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January, 2012

February, 2012

  • Thu
    09
    Texas Independent Film Network—“Where Soldiers Come From”

    ArtWalk.  7:30 pm.  The Texas Independent Film Network at the Austin Film Society, the Paramount Theatre, and the 24fps International Short Film Festival present the documentary film WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM.  From a snowy small town in Northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan and back, the film follows the four-year journey of childhood friends, forever changed by a faraway war.  Winner of the 2012 SXSW Jury Award for documentary film editing, as well as a 2012 Independent Spirit Award.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  Tickets for TIFN screenings are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.

     

  • Fri
    10
    Paramount Film Series—“Moulin Rouge”

     7:30 pm.  A naive young poet falls in love with a cabaret star and their ill-fated romance is told through a dazzling array of songs.  This lavish, colorful, and dramatic film stars Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, and was directed by Baz Lurhmann.  2001, color, 127 minutes, Rated PG-13.  Tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To order tickets for this film online, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2011 Paramount Film Series, click here

  • Sat
    11
    Paramount Film Series—“Moulin Rouge”

     2:00 & 7:30 pm.  A naive young poet falls in love with a cabaret star and their ill-fated romance is told through a dazzling array of songs.  This lavish, colorful, and dramatic film stars Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, and was directed by Baz Lurhmann.  2001, color, 127 minutes, Rated PG-13.  Tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To order tickets for this film online, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2011 Paramount Film Series, click here.  

  • Sun
    12
    Children’s Performing Arts Series—Fred Garbo’s Inflatable Theatre Co.

    2:00 pm.  Fred Garbo's Inflatabile Theatre Co. is a wildly inventive production featuring a wide array of inflatable props combined with dance, sunning visuals, and audience participation.  It is presented as a part of the Children's Performing Arts Sereis, presented by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council.  Seats are general admission at $8.  For more information, call the ACAC at (325) 677-1161.

  • Sun
    19
    Auditions—Paramount Productions’ Summer Musical

    2:00 pm.  The show selection is pending,  Watch this entry for details.

  • Mon
    20
    Auditions—Paramount Productions’ Summer Musical

    6:00 pm.  The show title is pending.  Watch this space for details.

  • Fri
    24
    Memories of a Legend

    7:30 pm.  "Memories of a Legend," a stage production tribute to the life and career of ELizabeth Taylor, starring a nationally known Taylor celebrity look-a-like.  Tickets are general admission at $15 and can be reserved by calling (325) 428-6113.  They can also be purchased at the door the night of the performance.

  • Sun
    26
    Private Rental—Abilene Opera Association rehearsals

    February 26th through March 1st..

March, 2012

  • Fri
    02
    Abilene Opera Association—“Tosca”

    8:00 pm.  The Abilene Opera Association and and guest artists present Puccini's TOSCA, the opera set in 1800, around the time of the French revolutionary wars and Napoleon’s invasion of Italy. Tosca plays out in miniature the overarching political drama of the time, which was turbulent and bloody.  Ticket information TBA.

  • Sun
    04
    Abilene Opera Association—“Tosca”

    2:00 pm.  The Abilene Opera Association and and guest artists present Puccini's TOSCA, the opera set in 1800, around the time of the French revolutionary wars and Napoleon’s invasion of Italy. Tosca plays out in miniature the overarching political drama of the time, which was turbulent and bloody.  Ticket information TBA.

     

  • Tue
    06
    Abilene Opera Association—“Tosca”

     8:00 pm.  The Abilene Opera Association and and guest artists present Puccini's TOSCA, the opera set in 1800, around the time of the French revolutionary wars and Napoleon’s invasion of Italy. Tosca plays out in miniature the overarching political drama of the time, which was turbulent and bloody.  Ticket information TBA. 

  • Thu
    08
    Texas Independent Film Network—Texas BBQ & Beer

    ArtWalk.  7:30 pm.  The Texas Independent Film Network at the Austin Film Society, the Paramount Theatre, and the 24fps Internaitonal Short Film Festival present the the short documentary double feature "Texas BBQ & Beer."  The program includes "BBQ: A Texas Love Story." (narrated by Governor Ann RIchards) which takes a tour across the Lone Star State to meet some of Texas' most colorful citizens, as well as "Something's Brewing in Shiner," which takes a humorous look at Shiner, Texas in the summer of 2003 when the citizens were in an uproar over the premiere of a new beer at the town's famous brewery.  TIFN screenings are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To view the trailer for "BBQ: A Texas Love Story," click here.  To view the trailer for "Something's Brewin' in Shiner," click here.  To purchase tockets for this event online, click here.

  • Fri
    09
    Paramount Film Series—“The Alamo”

    7:30 pm.   John Wayne directs and stars in this legendary classic film about Texas' battle for independence from Mexico.  The final attack and rousing defense in one of history's most epic last stands rank among Hollywood's finest battle set pieces.  1960, color, 162 minutes, Not Rated.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors.military, and children.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.

     

  • Sat
    10
    Paramount Film Series—“The Alamo”

     2:00 & 7:30 pm.   John Wayne directs and stars in this legendary classic film about Texas' battle for independence from Mexico.  The final attack and rousing defense in one of history's most epic last stands rank among Hollywood's finest battle set pieces.  1960, color, 162 minutes, Not Rated.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors.military, and children.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here

  • Sat
    17
    Live at the Paramount—Marcia Ball in concert

    7:30 pm.  Presented by Abilene Public Radio and the Paramount Theatre.  The Grammy nominated singer/pianist/songwriter returs to the Paramount for a special concert event.  Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Over the course of her three-decade career, Ball has earned a huge and intensely loyal following all over the world. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition.  Tickets for MARCIA BALL are reserved at $30, $25, $20 and $15 dependeing on location.  Tickets go on sale Monday, February 6th.  To purchase tickets online, click here.  Phone orders can also be made by calling the Paramount business office at (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.  To view a video of Macia Ball performing at the Hurricane Katrina benefit concert, click here.  

  • Fri
    23
    Abilene Christian University—FilmFest 2012

    7:30 pm.  Students from Abilene Christian University present their student short film competition winners.  Details TBA.

  • Sat
    24
    Chorus Abilene presents “Abilene Idol”

    7:30 pm.  The local performing orginzation, Chorus Abilene presents an evening of great music as the top 10 finalists compete to become the first Abilene Idol.  The program also features performances by some of Abilene's local "celebrities."  Tickets are general admission at $10 each and can be purchased at the door.  Each ticket holder gets one vote for their favorite.  For more information call (325) 673-SING.

  • Wed
    28
    Private Rental—Chameleon Performing Arts Company rehearsals

    March 28-29.  Closed rehearsals for Chameleon Performing Arts Company spring show.

  • Fri
    30
    Chameleon Performing Arts Company

    7:30 pm.  Spring dance production.  Details TBA

  • Sat
    31
    Chameleon Performing Arts Company

     7:30 pm.  Spring dance production.  Details TBA 

April, 2012

  • Sun
    01
    Chameleon Performing Arts Company

    2:00 pm.  Spring dance production.  Details TBA 

  • Wed
    11
    Private Rental

    Abilene Philharmonic Association rehearsal.

  • Thu
    12
    Abilene Philharmonic Association—“A Cabaret Night”

    7:30 pm.  Join Abilene Philharmonic conductor David Itkin and Las Vegas superstar Kristen Hertzenberg for an intimate evening of cabaret favourites.  For more information, call the Philharmonic at (325) 677-6710.

  • Fri
    13
    Paramount Film Series—“Ben Hur”

    7:30 pm.  Charlton Heston plays Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish slave who runs afoul of an ambitious childhood friend in this 1959 epic that won 11 Oscars, including Best Actor, Best Director (William Wyler), and Best Picture.  Condemned to live as a slave, Judah swears vengeance against his friend and escapes, later crossing paths with a gentle prophet named Jesus.   1959, color, 222 minutes, not rated.  TIckets for the Paramount Film Series are $6 for adulrs, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here

      

  • Sat
    14
    Paramount Film Series—“Ben Hur”

     2:00 & 7:30 pm.  Charlton Heston plays Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish slave who runs afoul of an ambitious childhood friend in this 1959 epic that won 11 Oscars, including Best Actor, Best Director (William Wyler), and Best Picture.  Condemned to live as a slave, Judah swears vengeance against his friend and escapes, later crossing paths with a gentle prophet named Jesus.   1959, color, 222 minutes, not rated.  TIckets for the Paramount Film Series are $6 for adulrs, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To view this film's trailer, cilck here.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.  

  • Sun
    15
    Children’s Performing Arts Series—“Alice in Wonderland”

    2:00 pm.  The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council presents this live musical production of the classic children's story Alice in Wonderland.  Tickets are general admission at $8 each.  For more information, call the CAC at (325) 677-1161.

  • Wed
    18
    Private Rental

    April 18 through April 20.  ABT rehearsals.

  • Sat
    21
    Abilene Ballet Theatre—“Coppelia”

    8:00 pm.  Abilene Ballet Theatre presents the romantic and comedic ballet "Coppelia."  For more information, call ABT at (325) 675-0303.

  • Sun
    22
    Abilene Ballet Theatre—“Coppelia”

      2:30 pm.  Abilene Ballet Theatre presents the romantic and comedic ballet "Coppelia."  For more information, call ABT at (325) 675-0303. 

May, 2012

  • Fri
    04
    Private Rental

    Private rental for wedding.

  • Thu
    10
    Texas Independent Film Network—“An Ordinary Family”

    ArtWalk.  7:30 pm.  The Texas Independent Film Network, the Austin Film Society, the 24fps International Short Film Festival, and the Paramount Theatre present "An Ordinary Family," a new dramatic comedy about one family, two brothers, and a really big problem.  The Biederman's annual family reunion gets rocky when Seth arrives with his new boyfriend.  This sets up an awkward weekend, driven by the conflict between the two brothers, one a man of the cloth,  Directed by Mike Akel, who was previously nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his film "Chalk."  2011, 92 minutes, color, Not Rated, but contains mature subject matter and some adult language.  TIFN screenings are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), and military.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To puchase tickets for this film online, click here.

  • Fri
    11
    Paramount Film Series—“Top Hat”

    7:30 pm.  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers light up the screen in this 1935 classic about mistaken identity and showbiz which features a beautiful score by Irving Berlin.  1935, black & white, 100 minutes, not rated.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.

  • Sat
    12
    Paramount Film Series—“Top Hat”

     2L00 & 7:30 pm.  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers light up the screen in this 1935 classic about mistaken identity and showbiz which features a beautiful score by Irving Berlin.  1935, black & white, 100 minutes, not rated.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here

  • Mon
    14
    Private Rental

    Celebration Singers rehearsal.

  • Tue
    15
    The Celebration Singers—Spring Concert

    7:30 pm.  The popular local community performance choir presents their spring production.  7:30 pm.  Admission is free.

  • Fri
    18
    Private Rental

    Ballet Abilene rehearsal.

  • Sat
    19
    Ballet Abilene Spring Recital

    7:30 pm.  The local ballet studio presents their annual spring recital.  Admission is free but you must have a ticket.  For more information, call Ballet Abilene at (325) 675-0303.

June, 2012

  • Fri
    01
    Private Rental

    June 1-2.  Private rental for wedding and rehearsal.

  • Fri
    08
    Paramount Film Series—“Jaws”

     7:30 pm.  Director Steven Spielberg virtually invented the summer blockbuster with this white-knuckle film about an insatiable shark that terrorizes an island.  1975, color, 125 minutes, rated PG.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here

  • Sat
    09
    Paramount Film Series—“Jaws”

     2:00 & 7:30 pm.  Director Steven Spielberg virtually invented the summer blockbuster with this white-knuckle film about an insatiable shark that terrorizes an island.  1975, color, 125 minutes, rated PG.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here

  • Sun
    10
    Private Rental

    June 10 through June 15.  Paramount Productions rehearsals.

  • Sat
    16
    Children’s Art and Literacy Festival—featuring Dr. Seuss

    10:00 am.  Dr. Seuss film at the Paramount!  The Children's Art and Literary Festival kicks off it's first year in Abilene with a festival celebrating the work of Dr. Seuss.  Details TBA.

  • Sun
    17
    Private Rental

    June 17 throught June 28.  Paramount Productions rehearsals.

  • Fri
    29
    Paramount Productions summer musical

    7:30 pm.  Title and details TBA.

  • Sat
    30
    Paramount Productions—summer musical

    7:30 pm.  Title and details TBA.

July, 2012

  • Sun
    01
    Paramount Productions—summer musical

    2:00 pm.  Title and details TBA.

  • Fri
    13
    Paramount Film Series—“The Big Country”

     7:30 pm.  This frontier drama about a man who retires from sea life to head west was directed by William Wyler and features the stunning Western plain landscape.  1958. Color. 167 minutes not rated.  To view this film’s trailer, click here.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.   

  • Sat
    14
    Paramount Film Series—“The Big Country”

     2:00 & 7:30 pm.  This frontier drama about a man who retires from sea life to head west was directed by William Wyler and features the stunning Western plain landscape.  1958. Color. 167 minutes not rated.  To view this film’s trailer, click here.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.   

  • Mon
    16
    Private Rental

    July 16 through July 19.  APAC summer theatre camp rehrearsals.

  • Fri
    20
    Abilene Performing Arts Company—summer theatre camp performance

    7:00 pm.  The Abilene Performing Arts Company's summer theatre camp concludes with the public performance of its workshhop show.  Title and details TBA.

August, 2012

  • Thu
    09
    Texas Independent Film Network

    7:30 pm.  FIlm TBA.

  • Fri
    10
    Paramount Film Series—“The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

    7:30 pm.  Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical comes to the screen in this lavish film about a reclusive genius who roams beneath the Paris Opera House.  2004, color, 141 minutes, Rated PG-13.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Sat
    11
    Paramount Film Series—“The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

    2:00 & 7:30 pm.  Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical comes to the screen in this lavish film about a reclusive genius who roams beneath the Paris Opera House.  2004, color, 141 minutes, Rated PG-13.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Thu
    23
    Private Rental

    Hardin Simmons University new student orientation.

  • Sat
    25
    Private Rental

    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduation ceremony.

September, 2012

  • Fri
    07
    Paramount Film Series—“Rear Window”

    7:30 pm.  Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller about a chair-bound man who thinks he witnesess a murder from his window co-stars the beautiful Grace Kelly.  1954, color, 115 minutes, Rated PG.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Sat
    08
    Paramount Film Series—“Rear Window”

    2:00 & 7:30 pm.  Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller about a chair-bound man who thinks he witnesses a murder from his window co-stars the beautiful Grace Kelly.  1954, color, 115 minutes, Rated PG.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To purchase tickets for this film online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Thu
    13
    Texas Independent Film Network

    7:30 pm.  Film TBA.

  • Fri
    21
    West Texas Book and Music Festival

    7:30 pm.  Friday night festival featured concert.  Details TBA.

October, 2012

  • Thu
    11
    Texas Independent Film Network

    7:30 pm.  Film TBA

  • Fri
    12
    Paramount Film Series—“Young Frankenstein”

    7:30 pm.  This Mel Brooks laugh riot is a classic parody about Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately follows in his grandfather’s footsteps.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults amnd $5 for students, seniors, military, and children.  To order tickets for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN online, click here.  To view this film'strailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Sat
    13
    Paramount Film Series—“Young Frankenstein”

    2:00 & 7:30 pm.  This Mel Brooks laugh riot is a classic parody about Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately follows in his grandfather’s footsteps.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see the complete schedule of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Wed
    31
    Paramount Special Halloween Film—“Insidious”

    7:30 pm.  Our 2012 Halloween film is this truly terrifying haunted house thriller about a couple whose son falls into a coma and starts to attract malevolent forces.  2011, color, 102 minutes, Rated Pg-13.  All seats for this special screening are $6.  To order tickets for INSIDIOUS online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the Paramount's 2012 film series, click here.

November, 2012

  • Fri
    02
    24fps International Short Film Festival

    7:00 pm. Public Exhibition program A.  This unique short film festival, now in its 14th year, is a juried competition for independent and student filmmakers worldwide.  The three outstanding programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less.  Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive major awards and exhibitions, including Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin.  To purchase tickets for this program online, click here.  Tickets for this program are $8.  A festival pass is available for $15.  Exhibition details to be released later in the submission process.

  • Sat
    03
    24fps International Short Film Festival

    2:00 pm.  Public Exhibition program B (family friendly).  This unique short film festival, now in its 14th year, is a juried competition for independent and student filmmakers worldwide.  The three outstanding programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less.  Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive major awards and exhibitions, including Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin.  To purchase tickets for this program online, click here.  Tickets for this program are $8.  A festival pass is available for $15.  Exhibition details to be released later in the submission process.

  • Sat
    03
    24fps International Short Film Festival

    7;00 pm.  Public Exhibition program C.  This unique short film festival, now in its 14th year, is a juried competition for independent and student filmmakers worldwide.  The three outstanding programs feature projects of 20 minutes or less.  Past 24fps winners have gone on to receive major awards and exhibitions, including Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin.  To purchase tickets for this program online, click here.  Tickets for this program are $8.  A festival pass is available for $15.  Exhibition details to be released later in the submission process.

  • Thu
    08
    Texas Independent Film Network

    ArtWalk, 7:30 pm.  Title TBA.

  • Fri
    09
    Paramount Film Series—“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”

    7:30 pm.  This legendary Frank Capra film stars Jimmy Stewart as an idealistic junior senator who stands up to widespread corruption and cynicism among his colleagues.  1939, black & white, 129 minutes, not rated.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete printable list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Sat
    10
    Paramount Film Series—“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”

    2:00 & 7:30 pm.  This legendary Frank Capra film stars Jimmy Stewart as an idealistic junior senator who stands up to widespread corruption and cynicism among his colleagues.  1939, black & white, 129 minutes, not rated.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete printable list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Mon
    12
    Private Rental

    Monday, November 12, through Thursday, November 15.  Rehearsals, ABT's Nutcracker.

  • Fri
    16
    Abilene Ballet Theatre—The Nutcracker

    8:00 pm.  Abilene Ballet Theatre presents their annual production of THE NUTCRACKER ballet.  Ticket details TBA.

  • Sat
    17
    Abilene Ballet Theatre—The Nutcracker

    8:00 pm.  Abilene Ballet Theatre presents their annual production of THE NUTCRACKER ballet.  Ticket details TBA.

  • Sun
    18
    Abilene Ballet Theatre—The Nutcracker

    2:30 pm.  Abilene Ballet Theatre presents their annual production of THE NUTCRACKER ballet.  Ticket details TBA.

  • Wed
    21
    Paramount Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays

    The Paramount will be closed Wednesday, November 21,  through Sunday, November 25, in oberservance of the Thanksgiving holidays.

  • Tue
    27
    City Sidewalks

    The Paramount will be closed for the City Sidewalks Christmas celebration and lighted parade, however the Abilene Community Band will perform a Christmas concert under the theatre's lighted marquee prior to the parade.

December, 2012

  • Sun
    02
    The Flying J Wranglers

    7:00 pm.  The Flying J Wranglers, the popular western swing group from Ruidoso, New Mexico, returns to the Paramount for their Christmas concert.  For more infromation, call the Flying J Ranch at (888) 458-3595.

  • Mon
    03
    Private Rental

    Celebration SIngers rehearsal.

  • Tue
    04
    The Celebration Singers—Christmas Concert

    7:30 pm.  The popular community show choir presents their annual Christmas program.  Admission is free.

  • Thu
    06
    Disability Resources Incorporated—Big Country Christmas Concert

    7:30 pm.  Annual concert event benefitting DRI.  Details TBA.

  • Fri
    07
    Paramount Film Series—“The Wizard of Oz”

    7:30 pm.  As a special Christmas gift, we offer this unforgettable classic musical film about a girl who journeys to a mystical land, only to find there is no place like home.  Bring the entire family, and celebrate the season in the atmosphere of Abilene's landmark theatre.  1939, black & white and color, 103 moniutes, Rated G.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Sat
    08
    Paramount Film Series—“The Wizard of Oz”

    2:00 & 7:30 pm.  As a special Christmas gift, we offer this unforgettable classic musical film about a girl who journeys to a mystical land, only to find there is no place like home.  Bring the entire family, and celebrate the season in the atmosphere of Abilene's landmark theatre.  1939, black & white and color, 103 moniutes, Rated G.  Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ online, click here.  To view this film's trailer, click here.  To see a complete list of the 2012 Paramount Film Series, click here.

  • Sun
    09
    Private Event

    Sunday, December 9 through Thursday, December 13--rehearsals for Paramount Productions' A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL.

  • Fri
    14
    Paramount Productions presents “A Texas Christmas Carol”

    7:30 pm.  This original  adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story takes the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and sets it in Texas during the Great Depression.  The play, which also features contemporary alt/folk music performed by live musicians, is a moving and inspirational theatre event for the entire family.  Written and adapted for the stage by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Barry Smoot.  Tickets are general admission at $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL online, click here.  Phone reservations call also be made by callling (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.  

  • Sat
    15
    Paramount Productions presents “A Texas Christmas Carol”

    7:30 pm.  This original  adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story takes the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and sets it in Texas during the Great Depression.  The play, which also features contemporary alt/folk music performed by live musicians, is a moving and inspirational theatre event for the entire family.  Written and adapted for the stage by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Barry Smoot.  Tickets are general admission at $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL online, click here.  Phone reservations call also be made by callling (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.

  • Sun
    16
    Paramount Productions presents “A Texas Christmas Carol”

    2:00 pm.  This original  adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story takes the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and sets it in Texas during the Great Depression.  The play, which also features contemporary alt/folk music performed by live musicians, is a moving and inspirational theatre event for the entire family.  Written and adapted for the stage by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Barry Smoot.  Tickets are general admission at $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors (60+), military, and children.  To purchase tickets for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL online, click here.  Phone reservations call also be made by callling (325) 676-9620 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.

  • Mon
    17
    Private Rental

    Wells Fargo Associates private party.

  • Tue
    18
    Private Rental

    Tuesday, December 18 through Thursday, December 19--private rental, Hendrick Medical Center.

  • Thu
    20
    Abilene Community Band

    7:30 pm.  The Abilene Community Band, the oldest performing group in Abilene history, present their annual Christmas concert.  Admission is free.

  • Sun
    23
    Paramount closed for the Christmas holidays

    Sunday, December 23 through Thursday, December 27 the Paramount is closed for the Christmas holidays.

  • Mon
    31
    Paramount Special New Year’s Eve Film—“Annie Get Your Gun”

    7:30 pm.  Join us New Year’s Eve for this lively Hollywood adaptation of the Irving Berlin musical about Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.  1950, color, 107 minutes, Not Rated.  All seats for the special event film are $6.  To purchase tickets for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN online, click here.  To view this film's trailer. click here.

 

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